LAUREL BAY HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER in Keansburg, NJ has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with 1 out of 5 for health inspections, 3 out of 5 for staffing, and 3 out of 5 for quality measures. It has a recent federal penalty, $15,873 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 2.80 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark.
Last inspection: July 3, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $15,873recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.8012.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.47
Licensed practical nurses
0.73
Nurse aides
1.60
Weekend nursing
2.43
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 28%
Registered nurse turnover: 0%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
21.3%28.8%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.9%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.8%10.2%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
3%1.4%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
17.8%9.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
22.5%6.5%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
27.4%21.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
5.3%3.2%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.4%1.1%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
7.9%3.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
4.2%2.8%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.4%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—77.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
78.8%91.8%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to ensure a working call system was available in each resident’s bathroom and bathing area. Cited January 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 919 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited July 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited January 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $15,873 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $15,873 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jul 3, 2025
$15,873
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Occupancy
86.3 residents on an average day (70% of 123 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 28 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.